4 c. flour
1 c. unsweetened cocoa
4 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. ground cloves
1 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 c. Crisco
1 c. walnuts
3/4 c. milk

Mix together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and cloves. Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs, milk, nuts, dry ingredients. Mix well. Dough should be dry to the touch. Shape into round balls and place on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Frost.

FROSTING:

2 sticks butter
1 1/2 lb. confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa
8-10 tbsp. evaporated milk
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Cream butter and sugar and cocoa. Add all other ingredients; mix until smooth.